Do you know how closely linked teen pregnancy and education are? Did you know less than 40% of teen mothers will ever finish high school...or that the children of teen mothers are less prepared to enter the school system, score lower on measures of school readiness, are 50% more likely to repeat a grade, less likely to complete high school, and have lower performance on standardized tests?
 
In South Carolina, there are 180 days in the school year.  That's 180 days teachers, coaches, bus drivers, guidance counselors and principals have to make a difference in the life of a young person. Preventing teen pregnancy is a critically important part of ensuring that young people stay in, and succeed in school.
 
Today, we challenge you to invest $18, $180 (just one dollar per school day), or anywhere in between to help educate and empower South Carolina's youth. Your sustained investment will help the SC Campaign build the capacity of caring adults and help ensure that all young people have access to high quality teen pregnancy prevention programs. 
 
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With your commitment we can continue our important work for South Carolina's most valuable resource...our children.